Both Sides Now

[NYadgal]

re: Both Sides Now#0

Posted: 4/13/05 at 5:25pm

Beave, I was in a Joni mood a couple of weekends ago and listened to that song over and over and over! It's a beautiful song!

I'm glad you had such a wonderful trip to Dublin...it's never easy to leave a wonderful vacation! But, when you get home you'll have more time to tell us all about it!

Enjoy your last night there. For now!

...and tomorrow we will welcome you home!

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[DottieD'Luscia]

re: Both Sides Now#1

Posted: 4/13/05 at 5:26pm

Have a safe return. How ironic that I knew you were referring to the song and immediately played it in my mind.

Hey Dottie! Did your colleagues enjoy the cake even though your cat decided to sit on it? ~GuyfromGermany

[NYadgal]

re: Both Sides Now#2

Posted: 4/13/05 at 5:27pm

So did I, Dottie! A song from my 'youth'... I remember how much I loved that song, and learned to play it on the guitar.

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

[Gothampc]

re: Both Sides Now#3

Posted: 4/13/05 at 5:38pm

I hope it's the cut off the "Both Sides Now" album. That version is the best.

Dublin's a nice town. Wish I was there right now.

If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

[shira467]

re: Both Sides Now#4

Posted: 4/13/05 at 6:01pm

Dublin, how awesome!

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[Type_A_Tiff]

re: Both Sides Now#5

Posted: 4/13/05 at 6:03pm

Have a good flight back, Beav! You know we (and SF) will be welcoming you back with open arms!

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

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[Gothampc]

re: Both Sides Now#6

Posted: 4/13/05 at 6:21pm

"Goth - it's the newer version with a full orchestra. I think it's from the film "Love Actually".

Yes, that's the one. A great rendition of that song. Love the horn work on that version. And her voice is great, it's deep and she sings as if she's weary. Great version of the song.

If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

[Unknown User]

re: Both Sides Now#7

Posted: 4/13/05 at 6:30pm

Beav - I've been WONDERING where you were - and now I know. That's what I get for not paying attention to the board as much!

Can't wait to hear about your trip - and find out when you'll be in LA next - hopefully when we are here!

[Rathnait62]

re: Both Sides Now#8

Posted: 4/13/05 at 11:40pm

Beav, the real coincidence is that I love Dublin, Both Sides Now, and YOU!!!!! Get home safe!!!

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

[brdlwyr]

re: Both Sides Now#9

Posted: 4/13/05 at 11:49pm

Dgrant- I had the same question - where is the Beav?

I have never been to Ireland.

Rath - are you Irish?

[Rathnait62]

re: Both Sides Now#10

Posted: 4/13/05 at 11:51pm

1/4, brdlwyr, but it's the BEST part of me.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

[Chloe]

re: Both Sides Now#11

Posted: 4/13/05 at 11:55pm

Joni Mitchell's Blue album - what a masterpiece.

[brdlwyr]

re: Both Sides Now#12

Posted: 4/13/05 at 11:55pm

I am 1/2 (my father's side), but my mother does not even acknowledge her German side. So it is like we are 100% Irish in our family. My wife is Welsh, Scottish and English.

[Rathnait62]

re: Both Sides Now#13

Posted: 4/14/05 at 12:03am

My parents were each 1/2 Italian, so we never acknowledged the Irish side. It wasn't until I worked on a show where all the actors were from Ireland that I started to discover and fall in love with my Irish heritage and culture.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

[brdlwyr]

re: Both Sides Now#14

Posted: 4/14/05 at 12:11am

Rath, that is funny because I only marginally recognize my Irish heritage.

[Rathnait62]

re: Both Sides Now#15

Posted: 4/14/05 at 12:14am

Oh it is SO much fun. Really. Look into it.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson

[Gothampc]

re: Both Sides Now#16

Posted: 4/14/05 at 8:16am

"I only marginally recognize my Irish heritage."

I'm also part Irish and I urge you to take a trip to Ireland. It's wonderful when you hear the music and see the dancing and experience the culture.

If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

[mominator]

re: Both Sides Now#17

Posted: 4/14/05 at 8:21am

Have always loved that song! I remember singing it at a school concert "way back when"

"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen." Conan O'Brien

[Glebb]

re: Both Sides Now#18

Posted: 4/14/05 at 8:22am

I love too many of Joni's songs to list. :)

" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."

[mominator]

re: Both Sides Now#19

Posted: 4/14/05 at 9:25am

Judy Collins did a great cover of it as well.

"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen." Conan O'Brien

[NYadgal]

re: Both Sides Now#20

Posted: 4/14/05 at 9:30am

the version they played in the movie 'Love Actually' was exquisitely emotional!

edit: is that a word? exquisitely?

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

Updated On: 4/14/05 at 09:30 AM

[NYadgal]

re: Both Sides Now#21

Posted: 4/14/05 at 9:31am

Bows and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere, I've looked at clouds that way.
But now they only block the sun, they rain and snow on everyone.
So many things I would have done but clouds got in my way.

I've looked at clouds from both sides now,
From up and down, and still somehow
It's clouds illusions I recall.
I really don't know clouds at all.

Moons and Junes and ferris wheels, the dizzy dancing way you feel
As every fairy tale comes real; I've looked at love that way.
But now it's just another show. You leave 'em laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know, don't give yourself away.

I've looked at love from both sides now,
From give and take, and still somehow
It's love's illusions I recall.
I really don't know love at all.

Tears and fears and feeling proud to say "I love you" right out loud,
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds, I've looked at life that way.
But now old friends are acting strange, they shake their heads, they say I've changed.
Something's lost but something's gained in living every day.

I've looked at life from both sides now,
From win and lose, and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall.
I really don't know life at all.



...those lyrics are pure poetry!

"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."

Updated On: 4/14/05 at 09:31 AM

[bdwaygirl]

re: Both Sides Now#22

Posted: 4/14/05 at 11:19am

The one and only song I ever knew how to play on the piano, way back when.

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[cathywellerstein]

re: Both Sides Now#23

Posted: 4/14/05 at 11:26am

i LOVE joni's "both sides now." it's a good song. i like the susan egan version too.

[CostumeMistress]

re: Both Sides Now#24

Posted: 4/14/05 at 12:30pm

I fell in love with it when I heard it on "Love Actually," one of my favorite movies. That song's gotten me through a lot, strangely... it was oddly comforting to listen to when I broke off my engagement with my fiance - wow, has it been a year already that I've been single? WOW... anyway, I would curl up in bed and listen to that song and it would help me cry. Amazing, amazing song.

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